Weather / Reporter
About The Position
Forecast weather conditions and produces and anchors weather reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. Reports compelling stories using live shots, stand ups, and use of digital and social media platforms. Produces weather and news content for reports for all platforms Writes and delivers weather and news stories in a clear and concise manner Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating weather and news programming and other content Responds to breaking news and/or severe weather events and other urgent newsrooms situations as required Works closely with the news and weather teams Participates in promotional activities including public appearances Writes web stories detailing the local forecast and news reports daily Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites Performs special projects and other duties as assigned Shifts include weekends and nights Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
- Flexibility to work any shift.
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Responsibilities
- Forecast weather conditions and produces and anchors weather reports for all platforms
- Reports compelling stories using live shots, stand ups, and use of digital and social media platforms
- Produces weather and news content for reports for all platforms
- Writes and delivers weather and news stories in a clear and concise manner
- Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating weather and news programming and other content
- Responds to breaking news and/or severe weather events and other urgent newsrooms situations as required
- Works closely with the news and weather teams
- Participates in promotional activities including public appearances
- Writes web stories detailing the local forecast and news reports daily
- Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
